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Beyond the Splash: Helping Our Students Find True Biblical Rest at DIVE This Summer If you look at the statistics—or simply talk to a teenager today—it is clear......

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Last Sunday in wor......

Spiritual growth happens incrementally based on what we choose to root ourselves in. Small influences quietly take root in our lives and shape our direction ove......

My youngest graduated from high school last week, and our family is officially moving to San Diego a week from today. We will be saying goodbye to the neighbors......

We wanted to share a quick praise report and a few photos from our Arabic Ministry’s current outreach trip! God is doing incredible things in the field, and you......

One of the great traps in a student's faith journey is duality. The temptation to live one way during "church time" and another way the rest of the week. Within......

“Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” This is from Psalm 8 verses 1 and 9. David said, “God, you did all of this.” He recognized how our......

There is a modern-day proverb, "If you ask the wrong question, you will get the wrong answer." That is to say that the right question is far more important than......

I want to thank all of the scripture readers last Sunday who read scripture in languages other than English. That was amazing to hear the other languages and to......

There is a modern-day proverb, "If you ask the wrong question, you will get the wrong answer." That is to say that the right question is far more important than......

A Sacred Space, A Shared Vision: Celebrating the Middle School Room Dedication There is a unique power when the body of Christ gathers with a unified, sacred pu......

1 YEAR BIBLE: WEEK 22 (MAY 25-31) Stage 3: Redemption Verse of the week to live by: "You have searched me, Lord, and you know me." (Ps. 139:1) May 25; Stage 3: ......

RB Community is now seeking individuals to work in our Welcome Center. This is the first point of contact for our guests and an excellent way to get more acquai......

Youth Sunday focused on the truth that God intimately knows, hears, and watches over everyone. Being truly seen by a loving God transforms how we view ourselves......

Churches in America are facing common headwinds as overall attendance declines. There are numerous reasons for this trend, with the most glaring being the unfav......

It was a delight worshipping in our youth-led service this past Sunday. This community is blessed to have Richard, Olivia and Steven nurturing and guiding our s......

1 Year Bible: Week 21 | May 18-24 Stage 3: Redemption Verse of the week to live by: "The Lord says to my lord: 'Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a......

¹ The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying: ² “Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause you to hear My words.” ³ Then I went......

The song “Goodness of God” was a great summary of the sermon last week. The idea is that we can turn to God anytime – not just on Sunday mornings. God’s goodnes......

A few weeks ago, we held a garage sale, and our goal was less about raising funds and more about clearing out years of accumulated belongings. The most surprisi......

Linley Krahel grew up in RB Community's youth ministries and took her first mission trips to Peru and Panama in high school. Today, she is Director of Staff and......

Reading the Bible in One Year as One Story Bible Readings 2026, Week 20; May 11-17 Verse of the week to live by: "Create in me a clean heart." (Ps. 51:10) May 1......

My family lived in Cypress, California, for 18 wonderful years, and we will be saying goodbye to the house that helped us raise three children from preschool to......

Reading the Bible in One Year as One Story Bible Readings 2026, Week 19; May 4-10 Verse of the week to live by: "Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deli......

God, you are my refuge. God is our stronghold. When you are not doing well, go to God. In Psalm 3, it says, “But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, th......

Seven Oaks Garden Club: Garden Tour Craft & Plant Sale Date & Time Saturday, May 16th Event Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Self-Guided Tour: 10:00 AM – 2:00 P......

RB Community Church has a June 30 fiscal year-end, as do many churches, so this is a summary report of the ministry operating fund financial results for the fir......

The primary focus of our Outreach Ministry is to provide the congregation with opportunities to serve our neighbors in need. I am blown away each month with the......

Carol and her husband, John, came to RB Community 18 years ago, bringing with them a long history of church membership and service. Carol said she literally gre......

We must avoid the temptation to personify God as if He were a human who thinks or acts exactly like us. Worse yet, we may even assume that our own morality exce......

Blessed are the peacemakers! What does Jesus mean by peace? It isn’t just the absence of conflict. It is a state of wholeness, flourishing, and active reconcili......

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Most people compare themselves with others. "Keeping up with the Joneses" is an idiom that came out of an early 1900s comic strip that captured the human tenden......

The heart is the core of a person’s being. Proverbs 4:23 says “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Jesus said, “Blessed are ......

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Dear Church Family, There is something truly sacred about watching a young person step into the spotlight. In a world where many of our youth feel invisible or ......

Last week’s services were deeply uplifting, reminding us that we can keep going. We are called to a wonderful life connected to God! We have eternal hope! Jesus......

"But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknes......

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Tithes and Offerings. Is there a difference? While they are related, they serve different purposes and should be understood as distinct acts of faith. A tithe r......

One of the most important goals of RBCPC Preschool is helping children grow into kind, caring, compassionate individuals. In a developmentally appropriate presc......

The sermons from this week’s "Mornings with the Master" series emphasized that identity is not found in personal achievement, but in being known and c......

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We live in a free and blessed nation where people can talk openly, and they can decide what faith they want to follow. Yet, the execution of John the Baptist de......

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Jesus never treated people with disdain. Those in God’s kingdom are given mercy and grace. We can see the problems people have and can help them. We can serve o......

In the Reformed tradition like ours at RB Community, preaching is an essential part of worship. The pastor's spiritual responsibility is to expound God'......

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Serving on a committee is a great way to get involved in RB Community. Below are descriptions of our current committees. COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS Administration &......

The Student Anchor Program: Connection Made Simple At RB Community, we want every student who walks through our courtyard to feel like they belong—not just in a......

In the Beatitudes, Jesus offers a declaration of what it means to be truly happy. It is a state of blessedness that begins with a shift from physical survival t......

I grew up in a home where faith was practiced by both my mother and father. My father eventually became an ordained Elder in my Presbyterian home church, follow......

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“And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again.” (2 Corinthians 5:15) At the ......

The Beatitudes are about being blessed or happy. They describe the bliss or the happiness of someone who is in the Kingdom of Heaven. Our life is not perfect. I......

I met a young couple from our church recently and asked why they chose RB Community to be their home. They shared that after the benediction, it takes them a wh......

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One of the concepts that is part of our church vision is our unquenchable desire to serve our community. RB Community is a big part of our community, and the de......

For the past several years, the Missions Committee has partnered with Kids Around the World and Baja Presbyterian Missions to sponsor food packing events on our......

Being a follower of Christ is more than wearing a cross or attending church. The Beatitudes describe the internal reality of life belonging to the Kingdom of He......

A seminary professor once used a rowboat as a metaphor to illustrate how we can progress even when we cannot see ahead. Since rowers face away from their destin......

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Years ago, I had the familiar experience of being in a plane coming up against prolonged turbulence. I am the type of person who avoids roller coasters, so this......

I walked away from the sermon last week feeling lifted up since Pastor Jason talked about the Sabbath (Shabbat) as a time to seek rest and stop. It is time to r......

You have probably seen on social media the “perfect family” or that “perfect couple.” Social media presents polished snapshots that make life appear smooth. The......

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This Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., our church family will gather to mark the beginning of Lent. For many of our longtime members, this service is a sacred milestone—a......

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Happy Valentine’s Day! I saw a greeting card this week that said, “May God Bless You with Abundant Joy on Valentine’s Day and Always!" This is perfect sinc......

Cathy was tired from jet lag during our honeymoon, so I ventured out to golf at the nearby course in Hawaii. A group of older men asked me what brought me to Ha......

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The sermon last week started with a prayer saying that we hope this sermon would help us to be more a part of being with God. Our form is a call to find out who......

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There is no denying that RB Community and our neighbors have stretched the loving arms of God around those who need warm outerwear. Seven carloads of jackets, c......

Fairest Lord Jesus: Reflecting the light of the Jubilee in a world longing for peace. We can learn alot from Jesus because he lived a life just like ours. Last ......

We appear to have bought into a belief that if someone disagrees with you on controversial matters, the best option is to avoid the topic or even avoid the pers......

🎭 Help Make Summer Theater Camp Magical! Volunteers Needed! 🎭 Do you love theater, kids, or just want to be part of something fun and creative this summer? Ou......

Join us for two weeks of jammed packed theater exploring fun. Our Theater Explorer camp is designed especially for our youngest stars and is the perfect place f......

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Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion , kindness , humility , gentleness and patience . Bear with each oth......

Temptation is often misunderstood as a simple invitation to do "bad things," but it is actually a much more calculated attempt to pull our trust and o......

This first year at RB Community is a time of transition. Right now, I have two "homes". I live in an apartment in Poway during the weekdays so I can b......

When I am asked, “How many students are in our program?” I am always grateful for the interest. It shows we are a church that values the next generation. At the......

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God is in charge but does not dominate us. He is in charge even when earthly powers seem to be dominating. He offers peace and new life no matter what is going ......

Matthew 28:19-20, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teac......

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These words from Exodus 33 carry a beautiful message that reassures anxious hearts facing an unknown future. 1. The Presence of the Lord: The Only Source of Res......

The sermon themes of spiritual endurance and growth were a great way to start our new year. Pastor Jason showed us a picture of a tree by the Jordan River that ......

“And Agrippa said to Paul, ‘In a short time, would you persuade me to be a Christian?’” — Acts 26:28 In 1964, Beatlemania hit the United States when four Britis......